How I Became An Expert on Homes

It’s quite easy at times to know when we should upgrade things in our house. If the fridge stops on working, the paint job in the living room appears faded or the tile in the bathroom is cracked, you know you have to add these things into your to-do list. On the other hand, it is a more complicated issue when it comes to when to get replacement windows.

After every 15 years or so, there are a number of homes that have the tendency to show indications of tear and wear on the glass. It is around this period when homeowners are considering replacement windows. Basically, this is not a good idea since there are determining factors that can help you know when is the best time to do such.

Number 1. Are they working properly – the first thing to do when trying to determine if the replacement windows are still working the way it is supposed to be is to check if everything is working fine. For instance, see if the windows are still easy to close and open or do they stick, can everyone in the household open them without hassle, when closed are they tightly closed, if they have locks, can you lock and unlock them easily? Apart from the fact that these questions are important for energy conservation, this is also crucial to know because it can save lives literally, especially in times of emergency similar to hurricane or fire. It puts everyone in the house in great risks of break-ins in the event that the locks aren’t working correctly.

Number 2. Are they single pane glass – most of the older homes are equipped with just a single pane glass actually and while they may not show any signs of tear and wear, they’re costing you more money and wasting energy. These days, the technology being used is a dual pane glass. Truth is, it’s a more energy efficient and safer solution when compared to single pane glasses. Apart from that, dual pane glasses help in reducing pollution and noise in your house and not only that, this can be a great investment for properties that are located in densely populated areas.

Number 3. Is your wallpaper or carpet beginning to fade – if you have noticed areas of your home that get lots of direct sunlight especially to your furniture, wallpaper or carpet are beginning to fade, it is definitely a time for upgrade. Old glasses might potentially be allowing more UV light to enter in the house and ruin some belongings. The replacement windows that are available today come with treatments designed to protect your belongings from harmful UV rays.